April 2006
Volume 9 Issue 4
SPRING INTO ACTION 
One of the most simple — not to mention efficient — ways to prepare your house for a long, hot summer is with a HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) check-up. In fact, experts recommend a check-up every spring and fall to maximize your system’s performance. Preventative maintenance will save you money on emergency repair costs, lower your bills, and keep you comfortable year-round.
Instead of waiting for a potential problem with your system, prepare for the summer months with these simple, HVAC tips:
• Change your filter regularly. A dirty air filter can reduce airflow, which is critical for your system to operate properly. Check it monthly and change it as needed.
• Clean the indoor and outdoor coils. Dirty coils also can restrict airflow.
• Keep debris and plants away from the outside unit. Objects blocking it can force heat to re-circulate and cause the unit to work harder than necessary.
• Check the Freon level. Have the proper technician determine if your system has the right amount of Freon.
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A ‘BEHIND THE SCENES’ LOOK
Tired of guessing where that warm air is leaking into your house in the summer and out of your house in the winter? You may not have X-ray eyesight but, with the use of residential infrared technology, homeowners can now get a sneak peek of what’s going on behind their walls.
Gaps in windows, doors or attic spaces can lead to serious hikes in your monthly heating or cooling bill. Likewise, moisture build-up in the walls and hidden roof leaks can often lead to mold or mildew damage, which if not detected early is a serious issue for many home buyers.
With thermal imaging cameras, however, trained technicians can pinpoint hidden spaces that are the culprits of serious heat or cooling loss and possible condensation build-up.
The test can even determine if your insulation is still working or even missing in places. Instead of ripping out and replacing all of the insulation or roof, infrared imaging identifies the problem to find the specific area that needs repair.
Thermographic images must be taken by a certified technician though. To find one in your area, visit http://www.natresnet.org/directory/
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This months joke:
Question: What do you call a bunny with a large brain?
Answer: Egghead!
Question: PERFECT TIMING
Answer: When it comes to being kicked out of your home for a showing, there’s no such thing as an ideal time. But some hours are clearly more convenient than others.
Before you even sign your listing agreement, make sure to tell your agent when your home will be ready for showings and explain what times are off-limits. If you have young children, for instance, you might want to cut off showings at 5 p.m. on weekdays. If you work late and like to have your mornings at home for coffee and reading the paper, ask your agent not to start morning showings before 9.
But even after you’ve articulated your preferences about show times, keep in mind that the most flexible sellers are often the ones who close the deal fastest. You can set time limits, but then you’re limiting the chances of selling the house. It’s common for an interested buyer to want to return to see a house at night or check the noise level at different times of day, so it is in the seller’s best interest to be accommodating.
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